Precision LC1700B User manual

Brand: Precision

Model: LC1700B

Type: User manual

Owner’s Manual | LC1700GY| 17 cu. ft. Dump Cart

Caution: Carefully read all rules and instructions for safe operation.

Manual Contents

Your New Trailer Dump Cart

Congratulations on your purchase of a new

Precision Products, Inc. Trailer Dump Cart. Your

Trailer Dump Cart has been engineered and built to

give you the most dependable and best performing

product possible.

If you experience any problem you can not easily

resolve, please feel free to contact our

knowledgeable and helpful customer service

department toll-free at 1 (800) 225-5891.

Form No. (Rev. 10/09)

Safety Instructions

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts

Warranty

4-6

3&7

Tire tread pattern may vary.

Rules for Safe Operation

The following safety precautions are suggested. This Trailer Dump Cart is designed, engineered and tested to

offer reasonably safe and effective service, provided that it is operated in strict accordance with these

instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Always observe the rules of safe operation. Please

read and retain this manual.

 Read and understand your tractor’s owners manual and towing safety rules. Know how to operate your

tractor before using any attachment.

 Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on tow behind equipment during operation.

 Be alert for holes in the terrain and other hazards. This could cause you to lose control of the cart and

lawn tractor.

 Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.

 Tractor braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this unit. Be aware of changing

conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in your tractor owner’s manual concerning safe operation on

slopes. Stay Off Steep Slopes.

 Always operate up and down a slope, never across the face of a slope.

 Do not drive close to creeks, ditches or public highways.

 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may get caught in moving parts.

 Avoid extremely sharp turns.

 Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owner’s manual.

 Do not exceed maximum towing speed of 3-4 M.P.H.

 Maximum Carrying Capacity 1500 Lbs. Consult tractor owners manual.

 Warning of danger of improper use of the Trailer Dump Cart. This unit is intended for use only

with Riding Mowers or Garden Tractors. It is definitely not for Highway use, being pulled at high speeds,

or transporting passenger(s) of any sort. Such use could result in injuries for which we cannot be held

responsible.

Carton Contents

Ref. Qty. Description

1 1 Body

2 1 Tow Bar

3 1 Clevis Plate

4 1 Undercarriage Axle Support

5 1 Axle

6 1 Pedestal

7 1 Latch

8 2 Wheels

9 1 Tailgate

Ref. Qty. Description

5/16” x 3/4” Hex Head Bolt

5/16” x 3/4” Truss Head Bolt

3/8 x 3/4” Truss Head Bolt

1/4” x 3-1/2” Hex Head Bolt

1/2” x 1-3/4” Clevis Pin

3/8” Lock Washer

5/16” Lock Washer

1/4” Reverse Lock Nut

5/16” Hex Head Nut

3/8” Lock Washer

#14 Hitch Pin Clip

1/8’ x 1-1/4” Cotter Pin

Spring

3/4” Flat Washer

1-1/2” x 1-1/2” Tube Plug

1/4” x 3” Spacer Tow Bar

Shown Full Size

10 11

23 24

Assembly Instructions

Tools Needed For Cart Assembly

(2) 7/16” Wrenches

(2) 1/2” Wrenches

(1) 9/16” Wrench

(1) Pair Pliers

(1) Large Standard or Flat Screwdriver

Remove from Carton

Remove all parts and hardware packages from the

carton. Lay out all parts and hardware and identify

them using the illustrations on pages 2 and 3.

1. Slide Spring over the Latch Handle as shown in

Figure 1.

2. Slide the 1/4” x 3” Spacer through the Spring

and Latch as shown in Figure 2.

1/4” x 3”

Spacer

Figure 2

Latch

Spring

3. Slide the Latch, Spring and Spacer through the

Tow Bar. This will cause the Spring to open. See

Figure 3.

4. Slide 1/4” x 3—1/2” Hex Head Bolt through

Spacer and secure with a 1/4” Nylock Nut.

See Figure 4.

Figure 1

Figure 3

Spring

Top of Tow Bar

Latch

Pedestal Tab

1/4” x 3

1/2”

Hex Head

1/4” Ny-

lock Nut

Figure 4

3/8” Lock

Washer

3/8” Hex

Head Nut

5. If assembled correctly the Latch should be forced

toward the back of the Tow Bar by the spring. See

Figure 5.

6. Attach Undercarriage Axle Support to the bottom

of the Body. Use 3/8” x 3/4” Truss Head Bolts, 3/8”

Lock Washers, and secure with 3/8” Hex Head Nuts.

See Figure 6.

7. Attach Pedestal to bottom front of Body. Use

5/16” x 3/4” Truss Head Bolts from inside. On the

bottom side, use 5/16” Lock Washers and secure

with 5/16” Hex Head Nuts. See Figure 7.

8. Move Body to flat position with Undercarriage

and Pedestal face up. Slide Axle halfway through

Undercarriage. Place Tow Bar into center slot on

Undercarriage, locking latch to Pedestal then slide

the Axle though the holes in the Tow Bar then all

the way through the Undercarriage. See Figure 8.

Figure 5

Force of Spring

Figure 8

Latch

Pedestal

Axle

Figure 7

5/16”

Lock

Washer

5/16” x 3/4”

Truss Bolt

5/16” Hex

Head Nut

Figure

3/8” Truss

Head Bolt

3/8” Hex

Head Nut

3/8” Lock

Washer

3/8” Hex

Head Nut

3/8” Lock

Washer

Parts and Support

Please do not return this product to

the store prior to contacting Precision.

At Precision Products, Inc. our goal is to deliver

quality, value and outstanding service. If for any

reason our product does not meet your expecta-

tions, please contact us and we will take care of

any problem you may have with this unit.

When ordering replacement parts please have the

model number, part description, part number, in-

spector number and date on carton available so

that we can best serve you.

1 (800) 225-5891

www.precisionprodinc.com

Precision Products Inc.

316 Limit St.

Lincoln IL 62656

STOP

9. Place 3/4” Flat Washer one on each side of Axle next to

Undercarriage. Next place Wheel onto Axle. Place another

3/4” Flat Washer on outside of wheel. Secure Wheel in

place by inserting Cotter Pin through hole in the end of

Axle and spreading the legs of the Cotter Pin outward.

Repeat the Wheel attachment step for the other wheel.

Two extra 3/4” Flat Washers are included, if needed to be

used as spacers. See Figure 9.

10. Turn Cart to an upright position, then attach Tow

Bar to Hitch of tractor, placing Clevis Pin through

Clevis Plate Hole and securing with Hitch Pin Clip.

Figure 10

Clevis Pin

Hitch Pin

Clip

Figure 9

Cotter Pin

3/4” Flat

Washer

Cotter Pin

Operation

 TO DUMP - Pull Latch toward lawn tractor and

Cart Body will tilt back to dump position.

 TO RETURN TO PULLING POSITION - Push

down on front edge of Cart Body until Latch en-

gages and secures to Tow Bar.

 Tractor speed should be governed by weight of

load. The heavier the load, the slower the speed

for safe operation.

Maintenance Instructions

 Keeping the cart clean and dry will prolong the

unit’s life.

 Grease Wheels at regular intervals, at least once

every six months, more frequently if used regu-

larly.

 Should rust develop, sand lightly then paint area

with enamel paint.

 Check tire pressure at regular intervals. Proper

inflation will prolong the life of tires (see side of

tire for inflation amount.

Ref

No.

Qty. Description

Body

Tow Bar

Axle

Wheel (Knobby)

Cotter Pin

Tailgate

3/4” Flat Washer

Pedestal

Undercarriage

Clevis Plate

Latch

1/4” x 3” Spacer Tow Bar

Spring

5/16” x 3/4” Truss Head Bolt

Part No.

5515GY

5502GY

5629

5547

1262

5631GY

1264

4630GY

5630GY

1243GY

1265GY

1242

4497

1586

Ref

No.

Qty. Description

3/8” x 3/4” Truss Head Bolt

3/8” Hex Head Nut

5/16” x 3/4” Hex Head Bolt

5/16” Hex Head Nut

3/8” Lock Washer

5/16” Lock Washer

1/4” x 3-1/2” Hex Head Bolt

1/4” Reverse Lock Nut

1/2” x 1-3/4” Hitch Pin

#14 Clevis Pin Clip

1-1/2” x 1-1/2” Tube Plug

Part No.

4552

1273

1248

1275

1274

1276

4466

1778

1840

1042

4751

Manufacture’s Limited Warranty for Pull Behind Accessories

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Precision

Products, Incorporated with respect to new merchandise

purchased and used in the United States, its possessions

and territories.

Precision Products, Incorporated warranties the product

(s) listed against defects in material and workmanship,

and will at our option, repair or replace, free of charge,

any part found to be defective in materials or

workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if

this product has been assembled, operated, and

maintained in accordance with the owner’s manual

furnished with the product, and has not been subject to

misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage

because of other peril or natural disaster.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to

separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or

component failures will be covered on the product for a

period of one year. Parts found to be defective within the

warranty period will be replaced at our expense. Our

obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the

replacement or repair, at our option, of parts found to be

defective in material and workmanship.

Contacting Service

Warranty parts replacements are available, only with

Proof of Purchase, through our Customer Service

Department. Call 1 (800) 225-5891

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

1. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants and

filters.

2. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use

or exposure.

3. Transportation and/or labor charges.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies

after the applicable period of expressed written warranty

above as to the part as identified below. No other

expressed warranty whether written or oral, except as

mentioned above, given by any person or entity,

including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,

shall bind Precision Products, Inc. During the period of

the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or

replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale.

Precision Products, Inc. will not be liable for incidental or

consequential loss or damage including, without

limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or

replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to

temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

During the warranty period, the exclusive remedy is

replacement of the part. In no event shall recovery of

any kind be greater that the amount of the purchase

price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of

the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk

and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your

property and/or to others and their property arising out

of the misuse or inability to use this product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other

than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it

was purchased as a gift.

Local Law to this Warranty

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state.

Warranty Period

The Warranty period stated below begins with the Proof

of Purchase. Without the proof of purchase, the

Warranty period begins from the date of manufacture.

Trailer Dump Cart Warranty Period

The warranty period for this unit is as follows: All parts

are covered for one year from date of sale.

Precision LC1700B User manual

Precision LC1700B User manual

Precision LC1700B User manual

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